13 Vols: A Library of Poetical Literature 1902 Collier & Son Antique HC

Item Details:

• Title: A Library of Poetical Literature
• Publisher: P. F. Collier & Son
• Copyright: 1902
• Edition: Unstated

Titles Include:

1. Keats' Poems
2. Moore's Poems, Vol. 1
3. Moore's Poems, Vol. 2
4. Wordsworth's Poems, Vol. 2
5. Wordsworth's Poems, Vol. 3
6. Poems by Swinburne and Rossetti
7. Poems by Emerson and Holmes
8. Poems by Goldsmith and Gray
9. Browning's Poems
10. Scott's Poems, Vol. 2
11. Byron's Poems, Vol. 2
12. Tennyson's Poems, Vol. 1
13. Shelley's Poems, Vol. 1

Condition:

• The books are in good condition.
• Edges and corners show some rubbing.
• Crowns and tails are frayed.
• Text blocks and pages are tanned with age but readability is not affected.
• The top edges of the text block in 'Poems of Wordsworth, Vol. 2' and 'Poems of Swinburne' are stained.
• Spines are detached from text blocks, yet pages are still firmly bound.
• The binding is slightly loose and the interiors are clean.

This 13 - volume library of poetical literature is a wonderful addition to any poetry lover's collection. To use it, simply pick up a volume and start reading the beautiful poems within. When handling the books, be gentle due to their age. Since the spines are detached and the binding is a bit loose, hold the books carefully to avoid any further damage. For maintenance, store the books in a dry and cool place. Avoid exposing them to direct sunlight as it can further tan the pages. If you want to clean the books, use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe the covers. This will help preserve these antique volumes for years to come.